Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Wesleyan College is a private institution in Macon with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 905, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 466 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,317 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,528.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 905
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
49.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (40)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The school was chartered on December 23, 1836, as the "Georgia Female College", and it opened its doors to students on January 7, 1839.
- •The school was renamed as "Wesleyan Female College" in 1843, when its affiliation changed from the Methodist-Episcopal Church to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
- •The college shortened its name in 1917 to the present "Wesleyan College".
- •Wesleyan has the world's oldest alumnae association, begun in 1859.
- •In 1914, the school disbanded sororities on its campus.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + city premium